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Remote UAS-based X-Ray for Device Assessment in CBRNE Environments

Department of War · Defense Threat Reduction Agency · SBIR Topic · 27.BZ

posted 4 November 2026 · closes 6 January 2027

Summary

The Department of War's Defense Threat Reduction Agency seeks proposals to develop a stand-off X‑ray capability that integrates portable X‑ray transmitters and receivers onto cooperating unmanned aerial systems for remote imaging of CBRNE threat devices. This effort aims to enable safe, high‑resolution device assessment at distances up to several kilometers without ground personnel or robots entering contaminated zones.

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